Aberystwyth Sunrise & Sunset
Ceredigion — Daylight, Moon Phase & Astronomy
Aberystwyth Astronomy Outlook
In Aberystwyth today, first light comes at 04:56 and last light at 21:34, totalling 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight.
Across the period ahead, Aberystwyth can expect a gradual day-to-day shift in day length as the seasonal pattern evolves. If you’re out early or late, low sun angles can reduce visibility, so take extra care on the roads.
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14-Day Sunrise & Sunset
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour (AM) | Golden hour (PM) | Blue hour (AM) | Blue hour (PM) | Moonrise | Moonset | Moon Phase | Illumination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 4 Jun | 04:56 | 21:34 | 04:30–05:53 | 20:36–21:59 | 04:10–04:30 | 21:59–22:18 | 00:33 | 08:04 | WANING_GIBBOUS | 74% |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:32 PM | 04:29–05:52 | 20:37–22:00 | 04:09–04:29 | 22:00–22:19 | 01:03 AM | 09:40 AM | Last Quarter | 64% |
| Sat, 6 Jun | 04:56 AM | 09:33 PM | 04:28–05:52 | 20:38–22:01 | 04:08–04:28 | 22:01–22:21 | 01:18 AM | 10:53 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
| Sun, 7 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:34 PM | 04:27–05:51 | 20:38–22:02 | 04:08–04:27 | 22:02–22:22 | 01:29 AM | 12:06 PM | Last Quarter | 43% |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:55 AM | 09:35 PM | 04:27–05:51 | 20:39–22:03 | 04:07–04:27 | 22:03–22:23 | 01:40 AM | 01:19 PM | Last Quarter | 33% |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:36 PM | 04:26–05:50 | 20:40–22:04 | 04:06–04:26 | 22:04–22:24 | 01:49 AM | 02:33 PM | Waning Crescent | 24% |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:37 PM | 04:26–05:50 | 20:41–22:05 | 04:06–04:26 | 22:05–22:25 | 01:59 AM | 03:50 PM | Waning Crescent | 15% |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:54 AM | 09:37 PM | 04:25–05:50 | 20:41–22:06 | 04:05–04:25 | 22:06–22:26 | 02:11 AM | 05:12 PM | Waning Crescent | 8% |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:38 PM | 04:25–05:49 | 20:42–22:07 | 04:05–04:25 | 22:07–22:27 | 02:26 AM | 06:39 PM | New Moon | 3% |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:39 PM | 04:24–05:49 | 20:43–22:07 | 04:04–04:24 | 22:07–22:28 | 02:47 AM | 08:08 PM | New Moon | 1% |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:39 PM | 04:24–05:49 | 20:43–22:08 | 04:04–04:24 | 22:08–22:29 | 03:18 AM | 09:32 PM | New Moon | 0% |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:40 PM | 04:24–05:49 | 20:44–22:09 | 04:03–04:24 | 22:09–22:29 | 04:07 AM | 10:40 PM | New Moon | 2% |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:40 PM | 04:24–05:49 | 20:44–22:09 | 04:03–04:24 | 22:09–22:30 | 05:17 AM | 11:28 PM | Waxing Crescent | 6% |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:53 AM | 09:41 PM | 04:24–05:49 | 20:45–22:10 | 04:03–04:24 | 22:10–22:30 | 06:45 AM | 11:59 PM | Waxing Crescent | 11% |
Forecast context and reference links
This page focuses on practical interpretation for Aberystwyth. When the guidance becomes mixed, it is usually a regime question first, rather than a single hourly detail.
- Wales Climate for regional patterns and seasonal tendencies.
- UK Climate Overview for a national baseline and how regions compare.
- Wales for location browsing and regional navigation.
How to interpret confidence
For how forecast reliability changes with lead time, see Forecast Confidence. For transparency on how WeatherEngland sources and updates data, see Methodology.
Background guides
- UK Weather Patterns
- UK Seasonal Weather
- UK Weather Hazards
- UK Weather Safety
- UK Jet Stream
- UK Microclimates
Glossary support
Start with the Weather Glossary. Useful terms for this page include Solar Radiation, Cloud, Visibility, Mist, and Fog.
FAQ
What time are sunrise and sunset in Aberystwyth today?
Today in Aberystwyth, sunrise is at 04:56 and sunset is at 21:34. Daylight length adjusts slowly across the year as seasonal sun angles change.
How many hours of daylight are there in Aberystwyth today?
Check the Day Length value in the Sunrise & Sunset section for Aberystwyth. It refreshes each day and shows the gradual seasonal shift in daylight.
Why do sunrise and sunset times change in Aberystwyth?
They change with the seasons because Earth’s tilt alters the sun’s apparent track, gradually adjusting daylight length over the year.
Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset clocks in Aberystwyth?
Yes. When BST begins or ends, the published clock times move by an hour, although the sun’s behaviour changes smoothly through the season.
What does ‘solar noon’ mean for Aberystwyth?
Solar noon is the moment the sun reaches its highest elevation for your location. It rarely lines up with 12:00 on the clock because time zones and daylight saving are set for regions, not precise longitude.